We are a leader in protecting the health and safety of our employees and neighbours, and our operations continually exceed the standards set by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC). Meeting or exceeding the CNSC requirements, we do our part to protect the health, safety, environment and security of Canadians. And, through our Public Information Program (PIP), we are committed to open public communications. Should you have any questions about our Public Information Program, please contact Richard Wassenaar at richard.wassenaar@nordion.com or at 613-592-3400 x2579.
Public Information Program (PIP)
Public Disclosure Protocol
Our Public Information Program (PIP) is designed to ensure that information related to the health, safety and security of persons and the environment – and other issues associated with the lifecycle of our nuclear facility – are effectively communicated to those of you who live in our community.The PIP relates to CNSC-licensed activities of our Ottawa facility and includes a commitment to and a protocol for ongoing, timely communications.
Public Disclosure 2020
Emergency Response Training Exercise
On October 22, 2020, Nordion evacuated the administrative RE building as part of an emergency response exercise. The ability to safely evacuate the occupants of any building is very important to mitigate the impact of an emergency. Nordion holds exercises involving practice evacuations on a regular basis as part of its Emergency Management Program to ensure appropriate preparedness for the unlikely event of an emergency at the Nordion site.
Emergency Response Training Exercise
Nordion is holding a training exercise on October 9th at approximately 9 am to test our emergency response plan as part of our efforts to build and maintain a strong emergency management program. This exercise includes the participation of Ottawa Fire Services, who may have emergency vehicles on site. Joint exercises are important for both Nordion and Ottawa emergency services in order to improve response capabilities and ensure an integrated response in the unlikely event that there is an emergency at the Nordion site.
Evacuation of Nordion’s KOB Building due to False Alarm
At approximately 8:05 pm on April 6, 2020 Nordion evacuated our facility as a result of a fire alarm. The alarm proved to be false. As per Ottawa Fire Services practices, a fire truck was dispatched and was briefly on site to validate the false alarm.
The ability to safely evacuate the occupants of any building is very important to mitigate the impact of an emergency. Nordion holds practice evacuation exercises on a regular basis as part of its Emergency Management Program to ensure appropriate preparedness for the unlikely event of an emergency at the Nordion site.
Vehicle Accident on Property
On March 12, 2020 at approximately 10:50 am a member of the public was driving on Nordion’s private road and hit a snowbank. Police and ambulance personnel were called to the scene. There was no property damage as a result of this accident.
Evacuation of Nordion’s KOB Building due to False Alarm
On Wednesday March 11, 2020 at 9:34 a.m. Nordion evacuated our facility as a result of a fire alarm. The alarm proved to be false. As per Ottawa Fire Services practices, a fire truck was dispatched and was briefly on site to validate the false alarm. The ability to safely evacuate the occupants of any building is very important to mitigate the impact of an emergency. Nordion holds practice evacuation exercises on a regular basis as part of its Emergency Management Program to ensure appropriate preparedness for the unlikely event of an emergency at the Nordion site.